hoodwink
US
/ˈhʊd.wɪŋk/
UK
/ˈhʊd.wɪŋk/
Meaning
To deceive someone by hiding the truth, often so they make a foolish choice.
किसी से सच छिपाकर या चालाकी से उसे धोखा देना, ताकि वह गलत फैसला करे।
Examples
“The company tried to hoodwink customers about the hidden fees.”
“Don't let a polished website hoodwink you into sharing personal details.”
“The hoodwinked investors demanded their money back.”
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Not natural: He hoodwinked me to buy the phone.
Better: He hoodwinked me into buying the phone.
Use “hoodwink someone into doing something,” not “hoodwink someone to do something.”
इस अर्थ में सही ढाँचा “hoodwink someone into doing something” है, “to do” नहीं।
Not natural: We were hoodwink by the fake offer.
Better: We were hoodwinked by the fake offer.
The passive form needs the past participle “hoodwinked” after “were.”
“Were” के बाद passive वाक्य में past participle “hoodwinked” आएगा।
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Learner tip
Hoodwink suggests deliberate deception; it is stronger and more disapproving than simply making an honest mistake.
Hoodwink जानबूझकर धोखा देने का भाव देता है; यह ईमानदार गलती से कहीं ज़्यादा गंभीर और नकारात्मक है।